indian · Restaurant plate
How many calories are in a plate of zarda?
About 690 kcal for a typical restaurant plate.
Zarda derives its high calorie count from white rice cooked in sugar syrup and fried with ghee or oil. The addition of nuts and dried fruits further increases the fat and sugar content, making it a dense, sweet dish.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zarda Rice | 1.5 cups cooked, 345 g | 580 kcal | 8 g | 110 g | 10 g |
| Mixed Nuts | 1 tbsp, 10 g | 65 kcal | 2 g | 2 g | 6 g |
| Dried Apricots | 2 pieces, 15 g | 40 kcal | 0 g | 10 g | 0 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 370 g | 685 kcal | 10 g | 122 g | 16 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Reduce sugar syrup−120 kcal
- Use olive oil instead of ghee−30 kcal
- Add extra cashews1 tbsp+70 kcal
- Increase rice portion0.5 cup+130 kcal